Here we go again. More rioting on our streets. Lots of debate. Trying to find the answer. People quick to blame the Police and quick to point the finger at the recession and how the cutbacks have led to this.
Tosh.
We’ve already had at least one round of civil disorder this year where a minority turn a peaceful protest in to a riot.
It is clear that what is happening now is that the yobs have got a taste for violence and arson. More tellingly, this ‘disaffected youth‘ also have a taste for the finer things in life as the selective, targeted looting has demonstrated.
This has nothing to do with recession and all to do with a state of mind. A mindset that says it is OK to destroy other people’s property. OK to steal.
How many of these thugs will go unpunished? I’d be willing to wager the vast majority and they know it. Crime without punishment.
I also wonder why we treat rioters in England any differently to the way we do in Northern Ireland? Water cannon and baton rounds. That’ll disperse the crowd. Instead, the Police appear to have to stand-by and observe. Is this a case of political correctness demonstrating we’re afraid as a society to bear our teeth and come down hard on the criminal element?
Are we happy to just let the fires burn knowing it will be insurance (and those who pay insurance premiums) to pick up the tab again?
One thing I know for sure. This is not the time to be discussing cutting back on the Police. It will backfire.
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